# Ganbaru Method vs MoveU

Ganbaru Method and MoveU both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of MoveU's written reviews are positive against 59% of Ganbaru Method's. Ganbaru Method's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ganbaru Method sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 3 months and MoveU sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ganbaru Method against 4.8 for MoveU. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 772 and 276 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Ganbaru Method's written reviews are positive against 96% of MoveU's.

Ganbaru Method ships an update every 2 weeks, MoveU every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ganbaru Method | MoveU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (772 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ganbaru-method/id1494116916/reviews) | **[4.8 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moveu/id1640475559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **772** | 276 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **95.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ganbaru Method](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494116705) | [Moveu Holdings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640475561) |

## What reviewers say

### Ganbaru Method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ganbaru-method/id1494116916)

This comprehensive health and fitness app simplifies nutrition and training with customizable programs and expert coaching. It offers a wide range of workout styles, nutrition tracking, and educational content, all within a single, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** 50+ customizable programs, 1000s of workouts, Custom workout builder, Exercise library with videos, Nutrition tracking and plans, Community access, Workout logs and timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12 Week Coaching | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly Subscription | $34.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription (Legacy) | $75.00 | per 3 months |
| 3 Month Subscription | $75.00 | per 3 months |
| All Programs | $96.99 | per year |
| All Programs | $119.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Subscription | $150.00 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $239.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (Legacy 1) | $239.99 | per year |
| Access to Single Program | $49.99 | one-time |
| SALE. Unlimited Access | $199.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for all fitness levels
- 🚀 Comprehensive training programs
- 💡 Excellent educational content
- 👍 Variety of workout options
- 👍 Detailed exercise instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Poor customer support
- 🤔 Aggressive marketing and upsells
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🤔 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not registering as complete
- Paid content not accessible after purchase
- Exercise videos not loading properly
- Syncing issues with other devices
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom exercises
- Offline access to workouts and content
- Better syncing with fitness trackers
- More personalization and customization options
- Improved navigation and user experience


### MoveU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moveu/id1640475559)

Access hundreds of training videos, guided plans, and live workshops to improve your pain, posture, and performance. Learn to understand and resolve the root cause of your issues, build strength, and move better for a healthier life.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of training videos, Guided plans, Live workshops with experts, Body mechanics education, Pain and injury resolution, Strength building exercises, Organized by body region and condition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| (APP) Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| App Annual Membership | $499.99 | per year |
| (APP) Annual Membership | $499.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent educational content
- 🚀 Easy to follow exercises
- 💡 Comprehensive programs for various body parts
- 👍 Helpful and responsive coaches
- 👍 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unclear instructions at times
- 🐛 Difficulty understanding postural alignment
- 🔒 Dismissive customer support
- 💰 Expensive subscription for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add pictures of exercises in downloadable PDFs
- Improve user experience for navigating the app
- Provide better guidance on using the activity tracking feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ganbaru Method free?

Ganbaru Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MoveU free?

MoveU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ganbaru Method or MoveU?

MoveU is rated higher. Ganbaru Method averages 4.7 out of 5 from 772 ratings, while MoveU averages 4.8 from 276 ratings.

### Do Ganbaru Method or MoveU have ads?

Neither Ganbaru Method nor MoveU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ganbaru Method or MoveU?

Ganbaru Method ships an update every 2 weeks, and MoveU every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ganbaru Method was updated on October 15, 2026 and MoveU on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*